Nicole Miller FW 2019 Addresses Sustainability And Our Busy Lifestyle

Nicole Miller’s Fall Winter 2019 collection was young, fresh and bold. Miller has been encouraging her followers and customers to be more sustainably-minded, and with this collection she practiced what she preached. The collection included touches of repurposed denim and cashmere mixed in with solids and prints.

“I started out with an interest in sustainability and reuse of existing garments,” said Miller. “I up-cycled cashmere sweaters with embellishments and used vintage denim as trim. From there I started thinking about our busy lifestyle and combined suiting with athletic wear. It’s a commentary on seeking balance and still enjoying your life.”

Miller’s clothes were cut close to the body, with the combination of femininity and toughness that the designer is known for. There were sheer embellished tops, thigh-high minis, subtle tartan and tie-dye prints, and long flowing skirts. Evil eyes, astrological signs and club flyers were recurring themes. The last dress was a show-stopping body-hugging black embellished gown.

“I mixed club flyers with astrological signs, because everyone is always looking for answers,” said Miller. “My test screen print addresses everyone’s Netflix addiction. The collection has a lot of fun elements and addresses the street trend in a feminine way. It’s about the world today and what we think about.”

Miller’s palette included red, purple, black and white. There was a lot of menswear influence in blazers and trousers.

Luckily for Miller, the retail revolution hasn’t been affecting her bottom line.

“Business is clearly moving online, but we still see a lot of strength in our specialty stores,” said the designer.

As for the years ahead, Miller hopes to expand her reach.

“I expect to have more exposure in the Far East,” said Miller. “I am headed to Shanghai soon to participate in Shanghai fashion week.”